As a First Nations Police Liaison Officer, you will assist in developing trust and understanding, between members of the Queensland Police Service and wider community, with particular focus to local First Nations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) communities.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Community Engagement and Education
Classification OO4
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/454454/22
Closing date 21-Nov-2022
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Salary Other
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Contact person Jason Hopgood
Contact details 07 4631 6460
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There is currently one (1) position vacant located at Toowoomba.
Special Conditions
This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991)
One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
This position involves driving of QPS vehicles. The occupant of this position is required to hold a Queensland ‘C' class driver's licence, or have the ability to acquire a driver's licence.
This position requires wearing a Police Liaison Officer uniform and adherence to the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance.
This position requires working to a set roster and may also involve weekend work and shift work to attend local festivals, and forums and to meet the policing needs of the local area. Shift penalties and overtime may apply.
Successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the first available Police Liaison Officer Initial Employment Training program. This training program is run at the Queensland Police Service Academy, Oxley. Meals, accommodation and travel will be paid for by the Service, but participants must be available to leave their local area for 2 weeks to complete the training.
Your Key Accountabilities will include:
Contribute to organisational understanding of First Nations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) cultures.
Assist police officers to communicate effectively with cultural appropriateness to members of the local community by providing advice on First Nations customs and protocols.
Work with QPS members to identify opportunities to strengthen community engagement and the development of QPS crime prevention and early intervention strategies, that are culturally appropriate.
Assist First Nations community members to access policing services and provide advice to QPS members on referral to other community services where necessary.
Positively and proactively engage with First Nations community groups to identify and build community based and/ community led programs and initiatives.
Identify and link key stakeholders across police, community and government agencies in support of community based/ community led programs and/ or initiatives to improve community safety.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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